Madea Goes to Amazon: Powerhouse Hollywood Dealmaker Tyler Perry Signs Four-Picture Film Deal with Amazon Studios
Hollywood powerhouse Tyler Perry is back to making deals. The “Madea” star/director/producer has inked a four picture-deal with Amazon Studios. Launched in 2010, Amazon Studios […]
‘Time Is What I’m Up Against. I Have So Much to Do’: How Hollywood Veteran Debbie Allen Built Her Fame and Fortune
Debbie Allen is a veteran when it comes to Hollywood. The multi-hyphenated Allen is an actress, dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, director, and producer. She’s been nominated […]
Hip-Hop Mogul T.I. Opens Trap City Cafe Restaurant in Atlanta Featuring Drinks and Food Named After Your Favorite Celeb
It’s taken three years, but Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., better known by his stage names T.I. and Tip, has finally opened his long-awaited restaurant Trap City Cafe […]
‘Embrace Change’: Five Success Lessons from AmEx CEO Kenneth Chenault, One of the First Black Execs to Head a Fortune 500 Firm
When he took the helm at American Express Company, Kenneth Chenault became the first African-American chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 firm. He was […]
US Housing Market Stalls As Both Sellers and Buyers Stay on the Sidelines
By Prashant Gopal The decade-long housing boom in the US is over, and the market has gone eerily quiet. Buyers are clearing out, but so […]
Why More People Are Borrowing Money From Their 401(k) Accounts
By Suzanne Woolley More Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for financial emergencies, with the percentage of retirement savers pulling money for hardships spiking 24% in the 12 months through Sept. […]
Brandy Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit with Ex-Housekeeper for $40K, But Now Plaintiff’s Lawyers Want to Get Paid
Singer/actress Brandy Norwood has settled an age discrimination lawsuit brought by her ex-housekeeper, agreeing to pay the “independent contractor” a little less than $40,000, according […]
Here’s Why NYC’s Fifth Avenue Was Named World’s Most Expensive Shopping Area
By Natalie Wong A section of Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue ranks as the most expensive shopping corridor in the world as rents surpass pre-pandemic levels. Space on […]
‘It was Overwhelming and Frustrating’: Inflation Might Keep Many People From Traveling This Holiday Season
By Claire Ballentine and Nur Dayana Mustak For the past two holiday seasons, Andi Garland wasn’t able to visit her dad for Thanksgiving due to […]
How One 28-Year-Old’s Side Job Made Her $267K in One Year
Even as a child Domonique Brown was irritated at the lack of Black representation in things like party decorations and greetings cards. So, when she […]
’90s Streetwear Brand FUBU Looks To Reach a New Generation With Black Fashion Fair Capsule Collection
Veteran streetwear brand FUBU is looking to reach out to a larger and younger generation with their latest capsule collection with Black Fashion Fair designed […]
Nonprofit Organization Provides Microloans to Black-Led Businesses In Southern California
Access to capital is one of the greatest ways small businesses can become sustainable and focus on growth. However, many Black-led companies need support in […]
Damage Control: How Kanye West Could Repair His Brand And Business Relationships After His Many Controversies
Even though the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has damaged his reputation this year with comments that many view as anti-Semitic, his brand and […]
‘People Want The Freedom to Work From Anywhere’: Remote Employees Are Lying to Their Bosses About Their Work Locations
By Alice Kantor and Paulina Cachero John spent the winter of 2020 shoveling snow off his Philadelphia front porch. Or at least that’s what he […]
Potential Homeowners Face ‘Affordability Challenges’: A Six-Figure Income Is a Must To Afford the Typical US Home
By Prashant Gopal Financing costs have shot up so fast in the US that a typical house is now out of range for Americans earning […]
Here’s How Young Couples Like Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Can Have The Much-Needed Money Talk
Simone Biles And Jonathan Owens have released their engagement photos, and while the occasion is sweet, a real conversation starter is if the newly engaged couple have talked […]
Kanye Accuses Adidas of Freezing His Bank Accounts, Says He Couldn’t Access $75M or Use Apple Pay
Kanye West back in the news again. And again complaining about Adidas. Adidas ended its lucrative partnership with the hip-hop artist last month over his […]
Arsenio Hall Drops $5.2 Million For New Calabasas Mansion After Selling His Topanga Estate for $9 Million
Retired late night talk show host Arsenio Hall recently added another residence to his real estate portfolio. Just one year after purchasing a mansion in […]